Willis Towers Watson announces program for RIMS 2018Sponsoring RIMS Innovation Hub to help organizations tackle the risk landscape in today’s uncertain world

PRESS RELEASE GlobeNewswire

Mar. 13, 2018, 09:05 AM

ARLINGTON, Va., March 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, has announced its program for the upcoming RIMS 2018 Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, TX, April 15 to 18. The annual RIMS conference brings together thousands of risk management professionals and property & casualty insurance experts for educational, networking and business opportunities.

“We are excited to connect with the risk management community and our business partners at this important event,” said Mike Liss, head of Corporate Risk and Broking, North America, Willis Towers Watson. “This year’s focus on innovation is critical, and we are proud to lead the way in driving industry advancements that help organizations tackle the risk landscape in today’s uncertain world,” he added.

Highlights include:

RIMS Innovation Hub

Willis Towers Watson’s participation features sponsorship of the RIMS Innovation Hub, a unique platform for insights and ideas delivered in short “TED-style” presentations. Experts will lead a variety of Innovation Hub sessions addressing a range of topics, including emerging risks, cyber risk, claims management, and data and analytics, including:

The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Transforming the Way We Work, Live and Relate to Each Other — John Merkovsky, Head of Risk & Analytics, Corporate Risk and Broking, Willis Towers Watson

As part of Willis Towers Watson’s commitment to innovation, teams of experts will be showcasing the company’s suite of proprietary analytical tools and solutions. These tools access big data and artificial intelligence to deliver insights that support risk management decisions that are grounded in data. Featured tools include Risk Tolerance Clarified, Risk Optimizer and Cyber Quantified. For a full list of solutions, visit here.

Women’s leadership event:

Willis Towers Watson will demonstrate its commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion across the insurance industry with its annual Women’s Leadership Event on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The program, “Identity Leadership,” features guest speaker Stedman Graham, author, educator and entrepreneur.

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has more than 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.